Childrens Mucinex Cough by Reckitt Benckiser LLC

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Children's Mucinex® Cough

Drug Facts

Active ingredients (in each 5 mL)

Purpose

Dextromethorphan HBr 5 mg

Cough suppressant

Guaifenesin 100 mg

Expectorant

Uses

helps loosen phlegm (mucus) and thin bronchial secretions to rid the bronchial passageways of bothersome mucus and make coughs more productive

temporarily relieves:

cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation as may occur with the common cold or inhaled irritants

the intensity of coughing

the impulse to cough to help your child get to sleep

Warnings

Do not use in a child who is taking a prescription monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) (certain drugs for depression, psychiatric, or emotional conditions, or Parkinson's disease), or for 2 weeks after stopping the MAOI drug. If you do not know if your child's prescription drug contains an MAOI, ask a doctor or pharmacist before giving this product.

Ask a doctor before use if the child has

cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus)

persistent or chronic cough such as occurs with asthma

Stop use and ask a doctor if cough lasts more than 7 days, comes back, or occurs with fever, rash, or persistent headache. These could be signs of a serious illness.

Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

Directions

do not take more than 6 doses in any 24-hour period

measure only with dosing cup provided

do not use dosing cup with other products

mL = milliliter

Age

Dose

children 6 years to under 12 years

5 mL – 10 mL every 4 hours

children 4 years to under 6 years

2.5 mL – 5 mL every 4 hours

children under 4 years

do not use

Other information

tamper evident: do not use if printed neckband on bottle cap is broken or missing